Neck and upper limb symptoms Musculoskeletal Diseases Neck and upper limb symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
The interventions for the two intervention groups both consist of six group meetings in a six month period that take place at the workplace, during work time and under the supervision of a specially t
Sponsors
Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine (The Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Computer workers aged 18-64 2. Frequent or long-term neck and upper limb symptoms in the preceding six months 3. Frequent or long-term neck and upper limb symptoms in the preceding two weeks By using a six month period and a two week period, we intend to include workers with chronic and recurrent symptoms as well as workers with recent symptoms.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Performing computer work at less than three days a week or during less than three hours a day 2. A working contract shorter than one year 3. Under care of a doctor or (physical) therapist for complaints in the neck, shoulders arms, wrists and/or hands 4. Non-work related pathologies or clear somatic afflictions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, cervical hernia, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome) 5. Sickness absence of 50% or more 6. Pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Degree of recovery 2. Pain intensity 3. Disability 4. Presence and number of days with neck and upper limb symptoms 5. Number of months without neck and upper limb symptoms | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical activity 2. Body posture and workplace ergonomics 3. The use of breaks and exercise reminder software 4. Extrinsic effort and reward 5. Decision authority 6. Phase of behavioral change with regard to physical activity and work style 7. Cardiorespiratory fitness 8. Maximum grip strength 9. Absenteeism 10. Worker productivity | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed